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ici

English translation of ici

here

The French word for 'here' is 'ici'. It is used in the same context as in English, to indicate a particular location or place. For example, 'I am here' would translate to 'Je suis ici'. Note that the word 'ici' is often used after the verb, unlike in English where 'here' usually comes before.


Example sentences using: ici

Placez le sofa ici.

English translation of Placez le sofa ici.

Place the sofa here.

In this sentence, the speaker is instructing someone where to place a piece of furniture.

Ici, nous parlons français.

English translation of Ici, nous parlons français.

Here, we speak French.

This sentence points out that in the given place, people communicate in French.

Venez ici, s'il vous plaît.

English translation of Venez ici, s'il vous plaît.

Come here, please.

This sentence is a simple command requesting someone to come to your current location, typically used in informal and relaxed settings.

Il n'y a personne ici.

English translation of Il n'y a personne ici.

There is nobody here.

This phrase is used to signify the absence of people in the current location.

Laissez vos chaussures ici.

English translation of Laissez vos chaussures ici.

Leave your shoes here.

The speaker is directing someone to leave their shoes at a particular location, usually at the entrance of a house to maintain cleanliness.

Vous trouverez l'hôtel facilement; c'est juste ici.

English translation of Vous trouverez l'hôtel facilement; c'est juste ici.

You will find the hotel easily; it's just here.

In this sentence, the speaker is assuring someone that a hotel is located close from their current location and thereby easy to find.

Je suis né ici.

English translation of Je suis né ici.

I was born here.

The speaker uses this phrase to state the place of their birth.

Ici, tout est possible.

English translation of Ici, tout est possible.

Here, everything is possible.

This phrase is generally used to suggest that the specific location or situation allows for numerous opportunities or possibilities.

Elle viendra ici demain.

English translation of Elle viendra ici demain.

She will come here tomorrow.

This sentence is used to express the future action of a person (in this case, 'She') coming to the speaker's current location.

J'habite ici depuis deux ans.

English translation of J'habite ici depuis deux ans.

I have been living here for two years.

The speaker uses this sentence to express the duration of their residence in a particular place.

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